How To Fix /SCWM/DS_CORE067 - Finish date (&1) earlier than start date (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DS_CORE -

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Finish date (&1) earlier than start date (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE067 - Finish date (&1) earlier than start date (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DS_CORE067 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the finish date and the start date in a process or task within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. Specifically, it means that the finish date is earlier than the start date, which is logically incorrect and not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a manual data entry error where the finish date was incorrectly set to a date that is earlier than the start date.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that affect how dates are calculated or displayed.
  Integration Issues: If the data is being transferred from another system (like an ERP system), there may be issues with the data mapping or transfer that result in incorrect date values.
  Process Logic: The logic in the process or workflow may not be correctly defined, leading to situations where the finish date is calculated incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the start and finish dates in the relevant document or task. Ensure that the finish date is set to a date that is equal to or later than the start date.
  Correct Data Entry: If the dates are incorrect, update them to reflect the correct values. This may involve editing the task or document in the SAP EWM system.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in SAP EWM to ensure that there are no settings that could be causing this issue.
  Integration Review: If the data is coming from another system, review the integration points to ensure that the data is being transferred correctly and that there are no mapping issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on date handling in EWM.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM that may help you navigate to the affected documents or tasks (e.g., /SCWM/PRDI for production integration).
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on proper data entry practices to minimize the occurrence of such errors in the future.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration or processes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue does not recur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.